Q13 / 180 · AIIMS 2011 · Botany

Kingdom Animalia is characterised by

A
direct dependence on autotrophs
B
indirect dependence on autotrophs
C
absence of chlorophyll
Correct answer
D
absence of cell wall.

Solution

The main criteria for classification used by Whittaker includes cell structure, thallus organization, mode of nutrition, reproduction and phylogenetic relationships. So, the absence of cell wall is one of the main characteristics of animal kingdom.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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